Alternative Routes & Access Constraints Map as of 04 May 2016

The following are updates on road and bridge operations as of May 4th, 2016.

The Chillanes-Bucay road in Bolívar remains closed. The Santo Domingo–La Concordia–Puerto Nuevo–Pedernales road still has limited access between 12:00 and 17:00. In Cotopaxi province, the road to Guangomalag is partially accessible, as are roads north, south, and west of the capital Cotopaxi. As of 4th of May, there are still landslide warnings in Zamora Chinchipe province.

Heavy rainfall due to El Niño has already affected infrastructure since January 2016. At least five roads were partially inaccessible due to flooding in Esmeraldas, including the Esmeraldas–Muisne road, at the epicentre of the quake. Five roads in Santo Domingo, Guayas, and Manabí were already difficult to access (Etapa Invernal 14/04/2016)

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EERI Reconnaissance Team Findings

EERI Team Report ReleasedThe 90-page report describes the findings of the seven-member international reconnaissance team sent to Ecuador by EERI’s Learning From Earthquakes program.

Watch the EERI Briefing VideoThis 1 hour, 40 minute video features members of the EERI reconnaissance team that traveled to Ecuador in May 2016. Briefing content provides key insights into the various aspects of shaking characteristics, earthquake damage to housing and hospitals and initial response, in particular tagging issues. In addition, the co-leader of the GEER-ATC team provides an overview of geotechnical impacts. An overview of damage in Portoviejo and Manta is also included.

View EERI Photo GalleryThese photos were taken by members of the EERI reconnaissance team that traveled to Ecuador in May 2016. The photos are viewable through the photo gallery and within the map, below.